german soft pretzels
Steven, my son, is quite the chef nowadays and has taken numerous awards, including Chef of the Year and National Salute to Excellence awards. Wonder if he remembers as a teenager making this recipe with his friends? Soft, large pretzels that just require a little mustard to be a hit with any family.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you love to purchase pretzels at the mall or airport, these are super easy to make at home and just as good. They're slightly crisp outside, while the inside is soft and billowy. Dusted with salt enhances the flavor of these pretzels. We dipped them in mustard, but a cheese sauce would also be delish. Don't worry if the dough appears dry when it's mixed. After it's kneaded, the dough comes together. Make sure to eat these pretzels while they're fresh and warm.
Ingredients
- PRETZEL DOUGH
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- - coarse salt
- VARIATION
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- - cinnamon to taste
How To Make german soft pretzels
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Step 1Mix sugar and water. You want enough sugar in the water to feed the yeast but go to your taste. Sprinkle yeast on top and let rise until foamy. -
Step 2Add flour and stir until the dough forms a ball.
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Step 3Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
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Step 4Divide dough into 4 pieces.
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Step 5Roll each piece of dough into a long snake about 1/2 inch thick and 15 inches long.
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Step 6Make into a pretzel shape. Make a horseshoe with the open end facing you.
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Step 7With the open ends, cross it one time. Then cross again.
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Step 8Pull the open ends to the top making a pretzel shape.
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Step 9Place on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Step 10Combine the egg with water.
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Step 11Brush egg wash on top of pretzels.
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Step 12Sprinkle with salt.
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Step 13Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 14Variation: Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon for that sweet pretzel taste.
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